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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Stamtec Celebrates 25 Years at FABTECH with Live Demo Booth No. S4673Stamping Line to Make Golf Divot Tools/Bottle Openers for Booth Visitors
Exhibiting at Booth #4673, leading press manufacturer STAMTEC will celebrate its 25th year at the annual FABTECH show with live demonstrations of a stamping line featuring a STAMTEC S2-176 mechanical straight side press. The fully operational stamping line will be set up to produce net-shaped golf divot tool/bottle openers, which will be given a to observers. With the S2-176 at the center, the press line will also include a Stamtec by Tomac compact feedline, an Omnilink 5100-APC press control with 806 terminal, a Forwell quick die change system, and a stamping die created by BTD Manufacturing.
Stamtec representatives will also be available on site to discuss Stamtec’s new SDS Series, Direct Drive, Two-Point Straight Side Servo presses. www.stamtec.com

Lincoln Electric Booth No. N1111, N1125, N1425, N1411 If you are a manufacturer that is considering automating any of your operations, you owe it to yourself to have a conversation with Lincoln Electric at the upcoming FABTECH 2013. You will see how Lincoln is positioned with the expertise to help your company automate, regardless of your starting point.www.lincolnelectric.com

Spraying Thicker Lubricant with an Airless Nozzle Booth No. S4314Pax Products, Inc., located in booth S4314, will be demonstrating different methods of performing in-die lubrication. The animated display will show a variety of s to incorporate lubrication directly into the die and methods of spraying extremely thin and thick lubricants by utilizing a new style of nozzle that can be retrofit onto existing lubrication systems. www.PaxProducts.com

Stamp Out Downtime & Win a Digital Control Upgrade with Dynamatic® Booth No. S4238 In booth S4238, meet Dynamatic® and see why Eddy Current makes more sense than VFDs for variable speed stamping applications. Learn about our Digital Control Upgrades, CES Press Drives, and Factory Remanufacture services - then enter to win a free Digital Control Upgrade for your existing Eddy Current variable speed press!www.dynamatic.com

ABC Metals Booth No. N592ABC Metals is the largest independent distributor of non-ferrous rolled products in North America! We offer short lead times and the ability for you to reduce your working capital and risk through our Se[Cu] re program. Low camber on tight tolerance narrow strip is our processing specialty. We provide copper, aluminium, stainless, carbon steels and various coatings for a comprehensive material supply solution.www.abcmetals.com

FABTECH 2013 is here, and it's your best bet for meeting and collaborating with your colleagues and potential partners.

SEYI America stamping presses is pleased to announce its cooperation with Linear Transfer Systems and P/A Industries in bringing together the latest advancements in servo press, servo transfer, and servo feed technology in booth #S4325. Using a five-stage transfer die, SEYI will demonstrate the production of 3" deep drawn and embossed metal cups, made from .078" x 6" CRS. Visit the SEYI America booth and take a the knowhow to set-up and run an advanced servo pressroom system, from inputting slide motion parameters for each die station, to encoding and timing the transfer and feed system. More information www.seyiamerica.com/fabtech

MetalForming magazine, the official publication of the Precision Metalforming Association and FABTECH's metalforming industry, covers the North American stamping and fabricating industries keeping you up-to-date with the latest news on metalforming techniques and management solutions. Stop by to pick up your FREE copy or to subscribe.

ETA will release its new BSE-in-NX module at the upcoming FABTECH show. DYNAFORM’s Blank Size Engineering module, specifically for the NX environment, is a complete toolset for accurately predicting flat blank profiles, optimal nesting layouts, forming feasibility and material usage for formulating accurate quotes for 3D part models. It is accessed within Siemens’ NX digital product development software, via an NX toolbar.
BSE-in-NX is used to determine accurate blank profiles for even the most complex part geometry, including components with significant material stretch or undercut conditions. It also features an integrated nesting solution, including options for '1-up,' '2-up,' '2-pair,' 'mirrored' and 'multiple blank' nesting configurations.
www.eta.comFor more information, please email etainfo@eta.com

Register for the 3D Printing with Metals Webinar

Join MetalForming magazine and PMA December 12, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. EST for the 3D Printing with Metals webinar. Learn the latest developments in 3D printing and how the technology is applied in the metalworking industry.
Hear presentations from Dr. John Lewandowski, professor, Case Western Reserve University and Todd Rockstroh, consulting engineer, GE Aviation.www.metalformingmagazine.com/events/3Dprinting.asp

A New Compact Design for versatility in both Standard and Special Applications.
Exclusive Updated features available on "Profile-Select" Servo Feeder controls. "Auto Comp Feed Speed" Feature:
Automatic Speed Compensation available when increasing the press speed when running in Profile-Select mode."Time Based Indexing" Feature:
SERVO PRESS or HYDRAULIC PRESS USERS in Profile Mode can set the Dallas Servo Feed to run using "MILLI-SECONDS" (of press time) versus degrees of conventional Crank Angle to match their custom ram motion to produce parts.
www.dallasindustries.com

Don't Miss the Stamping Conference Sessions at FABTECH!

Offering practical knowledge you can use right a, the stamping sessions at the 2013 FABTECH Conference are focused on the best practices, emerging trends and proven solutions you need to be the strongest competitor in your market. You also can attend the opening session, keynote presentation, general session and other presentations free, all included with your stamping session registration. Register now!

Plex powers modern manufacturing with the first ERP cloud built specifically for the plant floor. Businesses that use Plex run smarter, leaner, more efficiently and are als ready for what is next. Manufacturers need technology centered on the plant floor—systems that automatically improve alongside their business to meet current and future challenges. Plex products enable a company to manage its supply chain, capture quality control data and maximize the efficiency of machines on the shop floor in real-time—virtually anywhere in the world. Visit Booth #S4322 for the Plex View and Brew, Monday, 4-6PM and Tuesday, 3-5PM. www.plex.com

Win a Carhatt Gift Card

Stop by PMA's booth N1900 for a chance to win a $250 Gift Card for use at any Carhartt-owned retail store. Carhartt, America’s premium work wear apparel brand since 1889, is the choice brand of skilled tradesmen and craftsmen. Carhartt.com

In addition to the exhibits, FABTECH 2013 also will present more than 100 educational sessions on the latest trends in stamping, cutting, finishing, fabricating, tube and pipe and welding, as well as courses for managers. View the complete educational program at www.fabtechexpo.com/education.cfm.

Networking Events

Happy Hour—Tuesday, 3:00-5:00 p.m., on the show floor of the North and South Halls

Cocktails and Comedy—Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.—Several improv-style comedians will take the FABTECH Theater stage to entertain attendees. Complimentary beverage tickets and admission are provided for these networking events with your FABTECH event registration.

Kick Off FABTECH Week with 5K Run & Support PMAEF

Join PMA and the FABTECH show partners in Chicago on Sunday, November 17, for the second annual RUN4MFG 5K. Whether you run, jog or walk, you will be doing more than just making a healthy start to your FABTECH week. Proceeds from the 5K run support the PMA Educational Foundation. Register now as part of the PMA team or create a team representing your company.

Keynote Speakers

The festivities get under at 9:00 a.m. on Monday morning, November 18, with a keynote presentation from Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics. Beaulieu's talk, titled "Navigating the Fiscal Reality," will take a look at what's really going on in the United States and in markets that impact the metalforming industry. Located in the Grand Ballroom (S100) free and open to all attendees, Monday, November 19, 9:00-10:00 a.m.

On Tuesday, November 19, another keynote presentation titled "Accelerating Performance Through Flawless Execution," by Scott A. Kartvedt, Executive Consultant, Afterburner, Inc. Flawless Execution is a continuous improvement model that was born and bred in the zero tolerance-for-error world of military aviation and elite-group combat operations where failure is not an option. Located in the FABTECH Theater, Grand Concourse, 8:30-9:30 a.m.